Bobby Riggs had been a great champion in the 1930s and ‘40s, winner at Wimbledon and Forest Hills, later the world’s best pro. In the early ‘70s, long after Riggs’ glory days, tennis was ...

This is not the case with the Battle of the Sexes, which stars Emma Stone and Steve Carell as Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. Carell brought in some tennis experience, but a skilled body double ...

But what is remembered most about her is that she humbled Bobby Riggs. Let's get that match out of the way. Riggs, a 1939 Wimbledon champion turned hustler, had already massacred Court on Mother's ...

and former men’s champ Bobby Riggs (Carell). Filled with heart, humor and biting wit, Battle of the Sexes is a triumphant celebration of the historic contest that changed the game!

More than just a tennis match, the iconic 1973 face-off between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs a cultural milestone in gender equality. With over 90 million viewers tuning in from around the globe, ...

However, the immediate link of the last name for longtime tennis fans is to Daniel Riggs’ grandfather, Bobby Riggs. Despite Bobby Riggs’ 1939 Wimbledon and U.S. National Championships (now U.S ...

On 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King’s ‘Battle of the Sexes’ victory, a push to honor her in Congress On the 50th anniversary of that match against Bobby Riggs — still the most-watched ...

Andor Recap: Friends Everywhere This episode sets up an interesting parallel between Cassian and Syril, who temporarily switch planets for the similar purposes of sizing up Ghorman. overnights ...

Billie Jean King wore this dress when she beat Bobby Riggs, a former number-one male player, during the 1973 “Battle of the Sexes.” Gift of Billie Jean King / NMAH The music of the great Sam ...

Catch up quick: Over the past decade, Bobby Riggs Racket and Paddle Club has converted its seven tennis courts into 22 pickleball courts, making it one of the largest venues in San Diego county.

(Reuters) -American tennis great Billie Jean King has been honoured with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. King, a 39-times Grand Slam singles and doubles champion who has become an advocate ...